This collection of positive news about credit unions and their activities is assembled from a variety of sources on the Internet and from credit union submissions. Note: links used here are external and the League does not control their expiration dates.
To share news from your Indiana credit union: send story links to Kay Neidlinger. You can also read more about credit union's community service efforts--and contribute information at the Commitment to Change website.
Indiana Credit Unions in the Media
Source: Credit union submissions and Internet news reports. Some stories may require passwords for access.
Fire Police City County FCU helped sponsor the Get Green Fest in Fort Wayne, which included spraying green dye into the St. Marys River with fire hoses.
Evansville Courier & Press - by Susan Orr 3/13/2016
Credit card debt drops in January ended an 11-month streak of increasing card balances, while consumer spending increased 0.5%, as well as government wages and salaries. "These figures are a good indication that spending will continue -- credit and otherwise -- in the months to come," predicts CUNA Senior Economist Perc Pineda.
CUNA Chief Advocacy Officer Ryan Donovan took to CU Journal to dispel the latest falsehoods from bankers regarding the credit union tax status and membership. Bankers took notice of credit unions' presence on Capitol Hill during the 2016 CUNA GAC conference.
CUNA Chief Policy Officer Bill Hampel shares findings from the latest regulatory burden study. CUNA and Cornerstone Advisors performed a rigorous analysis of the current financial impact of regulation on America's Credit Unions, which totaled $7.2 billion.
CU Broadcast conducted several interviews in its studio lounge at this year's CUNA GAC. Interviews with many CUNA staff members and leaders from other credit union businesses are available. The list of interviews has been updated in recent days.
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Messages that the League sends to Managers/CEOs at affiliated credit unions are archived on the League's website (password protected), and they are shared in the weekly League Link email, which is sent to affiliates on Fridays. Send your contact information to Kay Neidlinger if you want to receive League Link, or check the website to keep up with the the latest information from the Indiana Credit Union League.
